This page was updated March 2026.
The Wellesley Housing Authority (WHA) is a State and Federally funded public housing authority in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Monthly meetinga of the WHA Board generally are held in-person, at the Barton Community Center, 107 Barton Road, Wellesley, MA 02481.
The Agenda may be found at The Town of Wellesley Agenda Center – under Wellesley Housing Authority at: Wellesley Agenda Center at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
The WHA Board of Commissioners consists of five members—three are elected through the town electoral process; one is a resident appointed by the Select Board; and one is appointed by the Governor of Massachusetts.
Wellesley Housing Authority Commissioners
- Maura Renzella, Chairperson, State Appointee
- Janice Coduri, Vice Chairperson
- Lisa Heyison, Treasurer
- Renee Spencer, Resident Board Member
- Odessa Sanchez, member
Wellesley Housing Authority properties
Four State-funded Elderly properties
- Morton Circle, 487-489 Washington St.; 36 one-bedroom units
- Washington Street, near the police station; 40 one-bedroom units
- River Street property, across the street from the Charles River, and near the Newton line; 26 one-bedroom units
- Weston Road, across from the Fells Branch Library; 32 one-bedroom units
Two State-funded Family properties
- Barton Road. 88 units—40 two-bedrooms and 48 three-bedrooms. State-funded
- Waldo Court on Linden Street; 12 two-bedroom units
Subsidized housing units
There are almost 25 locations in Wellesley that offer subsidized housing for rent or to own. Some of the locations: Waterstone at Wellesley, The Nines at Wellesley Park, Jubilee House, Fieldstone Way, the Walnut Street Fire Station, The Bel Clare.
Entire list of Wellesley affordable housing options here.
The WHA manages a total of 245 rental units or housing opportunities.
